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Speaker to examine e-cigarette allegations in Lok Sabha, says Congress MP Tariq Anwar

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will investigate claims of e-cigarette use within Parliament. BJP MP Anurag Thakur alleged a TMC MP smoked an e-cigarette in the House. The Speaker stated no permission was granted and action will follow if violations are proven. E-cigarettes are banned nationwide. The matter is under the Speaker's purview for factual verification.